Exceptional Four Bedroom Villa at Ritz Carlton Marrakech, Morocco

Some places really get under your skin just a few moments after you step inside. This four bedroom villa at the Ritz Carlton Residences in Marrakech kind of hit me that way. Maybe it's the quiet. Maybe it's the way the Atlas Mountains peek up on the horizon or the sunlight lying across the marble floors in the afternoon. I just found myself standing in the entry and thinking, this one feels settled. Nothing over the top. Just a sense of calm that hangs about and gives you space to just breathe for a bit.

To me, it always comes back to light and air. You'll see in Zahara villa that almost every room manages to catch the natural light at different parts of the day. The living and dining room especially has that open, sort of welcoming feeling, and the big glass doors spill out toward the patio and pool. I love how the water out here really does sparkle, and somehow the mountains sit calmly in the distance. This patio is the kind of place where you can actually imagine lazy breakfasts or maybe a barbecue in the evening with friends and nobody is in a rush to go anywhere.

And honestly the kitchen is not just for show. It feels workable but stylish, with that central island in the middle. I stopped for a bit on the kitchen's private terrace and you probably would too. The view from there, with some fresh mint tea, starts feeling like your own little cafe. Even if you're not big on cooking, I feel like you'd want to just put something simple together and sit out there for a while.

What I noticed as I walked around is how every bedroom sort of has its own personality. Two are right on the ground floor and both of them open onto separate terraces so you could wake up and step out in bare feet if you wanted. Upstairs, you've got two more bedrooms, and the master has this generous terrace as well. If you like a good walk-in dressing area you'll find one here that just makes getting ready feel a little bit special. You can even hear the birds in the morning if you leave the door cracked open.

Something you might miss at first is just how peaceful it all feels. The villa's built for privacy. The soundproofing is serious here and the insulation is the kind that keeps things cool when the Moroccan summer tries its best. All the glass is UV protected so you can enjoy the sun without worrying about too much heat. The control system is up to date and you barely notice it quietly running everything in the background. Honestly, you can just relax and let the house do its thing.

Bathrooms are finished with those sleek German fixtures and there is a lot of marble underfoot, even out on the terraces. Feels cool in summer and warm in winter. There's also that stone pool deck which is something a bit different. Oh, and if you've got help, there's a separate staff annex away from the main living spaces, plus a laundry. Makes life easy if you plan to stay for a while.

Living at Ritz Carlton Residences in Marrakech comes with some lovely extras. Sometimes it all just clicks together. Concierge who knows your name. A quiet tennis court when the mood hits. Golf, spa treatments, even private cooking lessons if you've ever been curious about Moroccan food. Sometimes you'll see horses out for polo in the mornings or just people heading in and out, but honestly, it never feels busy.

The villa's in the Zahara corner of the community and out here the coffee shop is never far if you want to meet someone or just read a book for an hour. The way the streets curve, you don't get much through traffic. I think in the evenings you'd spot a few neighbours out walking or riding bikes. It just feels like a spot to exhale a bit.

I can talk all I want but the only way to know if Zahara really feels right for you is to come walk around, open a few doors, sit by the pool or watch the sun go down behind the mountains. If you have any questions or you want to see it in person, just let me know whenever. At LuxuryProperty.com, we try to make your next move honestly as comfortable as it can be.